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  • Page 2: Electronic Emission Notices

    Electronic Emission Notices WARNING! Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AMD RS880 motherboard Table of Contents Motherboard Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Motherboard Layout------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Hardware Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Safety Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Preparing the motherboard ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Installing the CPU ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Installing the CPU Fan ------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Installing Memory Modules ------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Installing the motherboard ------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Installing the I/O Shield ------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis ---------------------------------------- 12...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Boot Settings Configuration------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Exit Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Save Changes and Exit ------------------------------------------------------------------ 26 Discard Changes and Exit -------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Discard Changes -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Load Optimal Defaults ------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Load Failsafe Defaults ------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Flash Update Procedure -------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Installing Drivers and Software -------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Drivers Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup ----------------------------------------------------------- 36...
  • Page 5: Motherboard Specifications

    AMD RS880 motherboard Motherboard Specifications q Chipset v AMD RS880G/SB850 ® q Size v Mini ITX form factor of 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch q Microprocessor support v AMD Athlon II/Sempron with socket AM3 ® q Operating systems: v Supports Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit q System Memory support v Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1333/1066/800, maximum memory size: 8 GB...
  • Page 6: Expansion Slots

    Motherboard Specifications v Low power consumption and power management features q Green Function v Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) v Suspend to DRAM supported (STR) v RTC timer to power-on the system v AC power failure recovery q Onboard Graphics Support v Integrates HD 4250 graphics chipset v Supports DirectX10.1 &...
  • Page 7: Motherboard Layout

    AMD RS880 motherboard Motherboard Layout CPU FAN PWR2 Northbridge PWR1 SATA4 Southbridge SYS FAN FP_ AUDIO1 SATA3 MINI_PCIE1 SATA2 SATA1 AUDIO FP USB2 PCIEX1 FP USB2 Figure 1. Board Layout 1. CPU fan connector 10. MINI PCIE slot 2. 24-pin ATX power connector 11.
  • Page 8 Rear Panel Figure 2: Backpanel connectors 1. USB 2.0 Ports 2. Optical SPDIF Output 3. HDMI Port 4. USB 3.0 Ports (Optional) 5. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel Blue Line-In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In...
  • Page 9 AMD RS880 motherboard Step 2. Secure the bracket to the motherboard with screws according to the picture below. Bracket  Screws Step 3. Connect the WiFi wires to the MINI PCIE card as the following picture shows. WiFi wires MINI PCIE card Bracket Step 4.
  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are: q Preparing the motherboard v Installing the CPU v Installing the CPU fan v Installing Memory Modules q Installing the motherboard v Installing the I/O shield v Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis q Connecting cables and setting switches...
  • Page 11: Installing The Cpu

    AMD RS880 motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor.
  • Page 12: Installing Memory Modules

    Hardware Installation Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR3 1333/1066/800. The total memory capacity is 8 GB. You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Refer to the following recommendations to install the memory modules.
  • Page 13: Installing The Motherboard

    AMD RS880 motherboard Installing the Motherboard The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections.
  • Page 14: Connecting Cables And Setting Switches

    Hardware Installation Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the motherboard. This will include: q Power Connectors v 24-pin ATX Power Connector v 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector q Internal Headers/Connectors v USB Headers v Front Pannel Audio Header v Front Panel Header...
  • Page 15: 24-Pin Atx Power Connector

    AMD RS880 motherboard 24-pin ATX Power Connector PWR1 is the main power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure. PWR1-Pin Definition Signal Signal...
  • Page 16: Usb Headers

    Hardware Installation USB Headers This motherboard contains four USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis (Figure 2). The motherboard also contains two 10-pin internal headers onboard. The onboard headers are optional. Note.
  • Page 17: Front Panel Header

    AMD RS880 motherboard Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables: q PWR LED Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED indicates the system’s status.
  • Page 18: Connecting Serial Ata Cables (Optional)

    Hardware Installation Connecting Serial ATA Cables (optional) The Serial ATA III connector is used to connect the Serial ATA III device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA III cables for primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA III interface allows up to 6 Gb/s data transfer rate.
  • Page 19: Expansion Slots

    AMD RS880 motherboard Expansion Slots The motherboard contains two expansion slots: one PCI Express x1 slot and one Mini PCIE slot. MINI_PCIE1 PCIEX1 Mini PCIE Slot-MINI_PCIE1 There is one Mini PCIE slot, reserved for the WiFi Module. PCIE x1 Slot-PCIEX1 There is one PCI Express x1 slot that is designed to accommodate less bandwidth intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card.
  • Page 20: Jumper Settings

    Hardware Installation Jumper Settings This chapter explains how to configure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this chapter whenever in doubt. JP1-Clear CMOS Selection 1-2* Normal* Clear CMOS Close Open * = Default setting.
  • Page 21: Configuring The Bios

    AMD RS880 motherboard Configuring the BIOS This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance.
  • Page 22: X-Setting Menu

    Configuring the BIOS X-Setting Menu The X-Setting menu items show the settings of CPU, memory and so on. Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Press <Enter> to display the configuration options: CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
  • Page 23: Sata Configuration

    AMD RS880 motherboard q ACPI SRAT Table This item allows you to enable or disable ACPI Static Resource Affinity Table (SRAT). q Probe Filter This item allows you to set Probe Filter. SATA Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system.
  • Page 24: Security

    Configuring the BIOS Security The security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Press <enter> to display the configuration options: q Change Supervisor/User Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor/user password. The Supervisor/User Password item on top of the screen shows the default setting: [Not Installed]. After you set a password, this item shows [Installed].
  • Page 25: Chipset Menu

    AMD RS880 motherboard q DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 Use these items to set the Direct Memory Access Channel. q Reserved Memory Size This item allows you to set the size of memory block to reserve for legacy ISA devices. Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings.
  • Page 26: Pc Health Menu

    PC Health Menu Select PC Health from the BIOS Setup Utility menu to display the System menu. CPUFAN Mode Setting This item allows you to set the CPUFAN mode. Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Press <Enter> to display the configuration options: Boot Settings Configuration The items allow you to configure Boot settings.
  • Page 27: Exit Menu

    AMD RS880 motherboard q Bootup Num-Lock Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock q Wait for ‘F1’ If Error When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. q 1st Boot Device/Hard Disk Drives Allows you to specify the boot sequence from the available devices.
  • Page 28: Load Failsafe Defaults

    Configuring the BIOS Load Failsafe Defaults This option has been set by the manufacturer and represents settings which provide the minimum requirements for your system to operate. Flash Update Procedure The program AFUDOS XX.ROM is included on the driver CD (D:\Utility\AFUDOS XX.ROM). Please follow the recommended procedure to update the flash BIOS, as listed below.
  • Page 29: Installing Drivers And Software

    AMD RS880 motherboard Installing Drivers and Software Note: 1. It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit; Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit. 2.
  • Page 30 Installing Drivers and Software...
  • Page 31 AMD RS880 motherboard Note: If the software Microsoft. net Framework 2.0 has not been installed, the failure report will display: Failures occurred during installation.
  • Page 32 Installing Drivers and Software follow the instructions below to install the Left-click Realtek HD Audio driver, and sound driver. follow the instructions below to install the Left-click ATI HDMI Audio driver, and sound driver.
  • Page 33 AMD RS880 motherboard follow the instructions below to install the Left-click Realtek PCIE network Driver, and network driver.
  • Page 34 Installing Drivers and Software follow the instructions below to install the Left-click NEC USB3.0 Host driver, and USB3.0 host driver. Note: USB 3.0 port would not work in POST, CMOS setup and DOS mode.
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  • Page 36 Installing Drivers and Software follow the instructions below to install the Left-click Atheros Wireless driver, and wireless driver. 8. At last, you can enter Device Manager interface that provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard, and check if the installation is finished.
  • Page 37: Realtek Hd Audio Driver Setup

    AMD RS880 motherboard Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup Getting Started After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driverCD and follow the on- screen instructions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray as below. Double click the icon and the control panel will appear: Sound Effect After clicking on the “Sound Effect”...
  • Page 38 Installing Drivers and Software Equalizer Selection The Equalizer section allows you to create your own preferred settings by utilizing this tool. In standard 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz are available: Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equal- izer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment.
  • Page 39: Mixer

    AMD RS880 motherboard Mixer Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager integrates Microsoft’s “Volume Control” functions into the Mixer page. This gives you the advantage to you to create your favorite sound effect in one single tool. Playback control Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output.
  • Page 40: Recording Control

    Installing Drivers and Software With this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still have music (stream 2 from back panel) playing. At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously. Recording control Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute...
  • Page 41: Audio I/O

    AMD RS880 motherboard Audio I/O Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Different from before, for each jack, they are not limited to perform certain functions. Instead, now each jack is able to be chosen to perform either output (i.e. playback) function or input (i.e.
  • Page 42: Speaker Configuration

    Installing Drivers and Software Speaker Configuration Step 1: Plug in the device in any available jack. Step 2: Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection. Please select the device you are trying to plug in. * If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to find the icon beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device.
  • Page 43: Global Connector Settings

    AMD RS880 motherboard Global Connector Settings Click to access global connector settings Mute rear panel when front headphone plugged in √ Once this option is checked, whenever front headphone is plugged, the music that is playing from the back panel, will be stopped. Disable front panel jack detection (option) √...
  • Page 44 Installing Drivers and Software Output Sampling Rate √ 44.1KHz: This is recommended while playing CD 48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby. 96KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD-Audio. Output Source √ Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3, .midi etc) will come out through S/PDIF-Out.
  • Page 45: Microphone

    AMD RS880 motherboard Microphone This page is designed to provide you better microphone / recording quality. Below picture indicates both “Noise Suppression” & “Acoustic Echo Cancellation” are both enabled. Noise Suppression If you feel that the background noise, especially the sound generated from the fan inside PC, is too loud? Try “Noise Suppression”, which allows you to cut off and sup- press disturbing noise.
  • Page 46: 3D Audio Demo

    Installing Drivers and Software 3D Audio Demo The section “3D Audio Demo” grants you another possibility to enjoy your sound. The Audio Demo allows you to listen to sound in an extraordinary way. Information This section provides information about your current system audio device.
  • Page 47: Sata Raid User Manual

    AMD RS880 motherboard SATA RAID User Manual Setting up the BIOS Setting your computer, then press <Delete> to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Use the arrow key to select Advanced menu. When enter the Advanced menu, select the Item “SATA Configuration”. Press <Enter>...
  • Page 48: Entering The Raid Bios Setup

    SATA RAID User Manual Entering the RAID BIOS Setup After rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press <Ctrl-F>. 2. Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.-Main Menu window appears. Creating a RAID set In Main Menu, select <2>...
  • Page 49: Deleting A Raid Set

    AMD RS880 motherboard Enter the LD name. Modify Array Capacity, and press <Ctrl-Y> to save the modification. When the setup is finished, press <Esc> to exit the RAID interface. After the PC reboots, the RAID controller will display the ready RAID. Deleting a RAID set In Main Menu, select <3>...
  • Page 50: Installing The Raid Drivers

    SATA RAID User Manual Installing the RAID Drivers After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the windowsXP CD. The Windows Setup program starts. Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to appear. Specify the AMD drivers. Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, and select the SCSI Adapter, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 51 AMD RS880 motherboard When the window below display, press <S> to use the driver on floppy. Press <Enter> to continue the windows setup.
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